August 21.

234. The secret of success is constancy to purpose. (Benjamin Disraeli).

Yield not to the feebleness which says, “This is too difficult to be done.” Labor will give the greatness (of mind) which is necessary (to do it). (Thirukkurahl – 611).

Arumai vudaith(U)-yendru asaavaamai vaehndum;

Perumai muyarchi tharum. (Thirukkurahl – 611).

Various types of people live in the world. However, some persons lead a prestigious life. One must observe about who gets such a good life. We have to consider only those who get a consistently good life. To acquire a good name independently, one approach is by running an industry. Another way is to get a good job by excelling in education. Full involvement in a good job with perfection in that is another approach. We come across people, in various disciplines, who have earned their good name. 

People will recognize a very tall person in a crowd with awe. In the same manner, if a person stands high in life all the people will notice him. If a person like a doctor, a scientist, or a sportsperson wants to excel in the respective field, it is feasible only if he works for long hours. A school girl, who got many prizes in swimming competitions, told that she used to do swimming practice daily for 4-5 hours. Those who get the first place in examinations tell the same thing. Great innovations are made by the scientists due to their consistent work for many hours daily and for many years. Due to the hard work for many years, we could accomplish the space research; the telephone, radio, television and such other facilities are the result of the efforts of the scientists and engineers. Had they not worked with aim and consistency, we would now be living without facilities like electricity, motor vehicle, train, airplane, and telephone, as we did about 200-300 years ago. 

Therefore, we all should involve in good activities with the thinking that hard work will elevate us.